Lohrman on Security
JUNE 19, 2022
The United States and the European Union are planning to work together to secure digital infrastructure in developing countries. Here’s why this is vitally important.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
A new IoT malware was detected in October 2021 with as many as 30 exploit mechanisms that were coded into it. This malware called BotenaGo was able to seek out and attack vulnerable targets by itself without having to rely on any human intervention. Once it infects a device, it creates two backdoor ports viz., […]. The post The future of IoT ransomware – targeted multi-function bots and more cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 19, 2022
The internet can be a dangerous place. There are several types of phishing attacks, which are just one form of cybercrime. . A phishing attack takes place when a criminal pretends to be someone they’re not to trick people into giving over their personal information, such as their credit card details. However, there are plenty of different ways that phishing can take place, with plenty of variations that scammers use over and over again to lure in their victims. .
The State of Security
JUNE 19, 2022
Nearly a year ago, journalist Martin Banks codified “Five Laws of Cybersecurity”. Cybersecurity is a complicated field, and any way to simplify its many facets into short, easy-to-remember maxims is always welcome. The five laws are a very good start towards developing a robust security program. The laws are: Treat everything like it’s vulnerable. Assume […]… Read More.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Security Affairs
JUNE 19, 2022
A critical vulnerability in Ninja Forms plugin potentially impacted more than one million WordPress websites. In middle June, the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team noticed a back-ported security update in the popular WordPress plugin Ninja Forms, which has over one million active installations. The analysis of the updates revealed that they patched a code injection vulnerability that an unauthenticated attacker can exploit to execute arbitrary code or delete arbitrary files on the websites wher
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 19, 2022
An Italian mobile security company named Cleafy has issued a warning to all android phone users about a malware dubbed BRATA. The security researchers have identified that the malware has not only the potential to wipe out entire information from an infected device but can also remain concealed by stealing vital info. The way BRATA is being distributed is interesting as the malware only targets one financial organization at a time and keeps in touch with a command-and-control server.
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Acunetix
JUNE 19, 2022
Red team vs blue team exercises are a very effective method to evaluate the security posture of your business. However, red teaming, due to its adversarial approach, carries certain risks that must be taken into consideration, both for the red team and the target business. Read more. The post Red teaming – 5 tips on how to do it safely appeared first on Acunetix.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
When I first attended Money20/20 , the conference’s name was a nod towards a vision of financial services in a future year. Ironically, when the year 2020 finally arrived, the conference organizers were unable to continue their guidance - in that period of pandemic, in-person events were not possible. Time was up. The post Money20/20: Talking digital identity and the rise of embedded finance appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 19, 2022
A researcher has discovered how to use your installed Google Chrome extensions to generate a fingerprint of your device that can be used to track you online. [.].
The Hacker News
JUNE 19, 2022
The operators behind BRATA have once again added more capabilities to the Android mobile malware in an attempt to make their attacks against financial apps more stealthy. "In fact, the modus operandi now fits into an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity pattern," Italian cybersecurity firm Cleafy said in a report last week.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
The State of Security
JUNE 19, 2022
Each year, CyberEdge publishes the Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR). Aimed at IT security leaders, this comprehensive report outlines the threats, security issues, and industry concerns that are most pressing. Information summarized in the CDR is gathered through surveys conducted in 17 countries and 19 industries. Respondents are IT decision-makers in organizations with at least 500 […]… Read More.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 19, 2022
The threat actors operating the BRATA banking trojan have evolved their tactics and incorporated new information-stealing features into their malware. [.].
Security Affairs
JUNE 19, 2022
Experts warn of a new ech0raix ransomware campaign targeting QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Bleeping Computer and MalwareHunterTeam researchers, citing user reports and sample submissions on the ID Ransomware platform, warn of a new wave of ech0raix ransomware attacks targeting QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. The ransomware, tracked by Intezer as “ QNAPCrypt ” and “ eCh0raix ” by Anomali, is written in the Go programming language and uses AES encryption to encrypt file
Heimadal Security
JUNE 19, 2022
When it comes to ransomware, this sophisticated piece of malware that blocks the victim’s access to files until a ransom is paid, Petya ransomware is surely one that has stirred up some nuisances. What is Petya Ransomware? Petya ransomware represents a family of ransomware that affects Microsoft Windows-based components. When a computer’s master boot record […].
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
Nearly a year ago, journalist Martin Banks codified “Five Laws of Cybersecurity”. Cybersecurity is a complicated field, and any way to simplify its many facets into short, easy-to-remember maxims is always welcome. The five laws are a very good start towards developing a robust security program. The laws are: Treat everything like it’s vulnerable. Assume […]… Read More.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 19, 2022
At the start of the global coronavirus pandemic, nearly everyone was forced to learn about the “supply chain.” Immediate stockpiling by an alarmed (and from a smaller share, opportunistic) public led to an almost overnight disappearance of hand sanitizer, bottled water, toilet paper, and face masks. In time, those items returned to stores.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
Our sincere thanks to USENIX ENIGMA for publishing their Presenter’s USENIX Enigma Conference 2022 outstanding content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post USENIX Enigma 2022 – Nicholas Carlini’s ‘When Machine Learning Isn’t Private’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 19, 2022
Put a digital lock on your most important data.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Red Line Through HTTPS appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 19, 2022
Indian BJP Party’s ex spokesperson Nupur Sharma made some derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad last week and that led to a series of cyber attacks on Indian government websites and a leak of Personal Identifiable Information (PII). According to a revelation made by an online resource, website defacement and hacks occurred as soon as Ms. Sharma, who is also a lawyer by profession, made some derogatory remarks against Saint Prophet leading to cyber attacks on several governments owned websi
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
A new bipartisan privacy bill, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, “could” be the first privacy legislation in the US not doomed to fail, a story about why you should delete your location and private data in your car’s navigation system before selling it, and details on Firefox’s new privacy feature called “Total Cookie […]. The post Bipartisan Digital-Privacy Bill, Delete Your Data Before Selling Your Car, Firefox Total Cookie Protection appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
Each year, CyberEdge publishes the Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR). Aimed at IT security leaders, this comprehensive report outlines the threats, security issues, and industry concerns that are most pressing. Information summarized in the CDR is gathered through surveys conducted in 17 countries and 19 industries. Respondents are IT decision-makers in organizations with at least 500 […]… Read More.
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
Red team vs blue team exercises are a very effective method to evaluate the security posture of your business. However, red teaming, due to its adversarial approach, carries certain risks that must be taken into consideration, both for the red team and the target business. Read more. The post Red teaming – 5 tips on how to do it safely appeared first on Acunetix.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 19, 2022
Our sincere thanks to USENIX ENIGMA for publishing their Presenter’s USENIX Enigma Conference 2022 outstanding content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post USENIX Enigma 2022 – Graham Bleaney’s ‘Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks: Reusing Security Solutions In Novel Domains’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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